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An Important Reminder About Urgent Care for GHI CBP Members
Please remember that ProHEALTH Urgent Care centers and CityMD Urgent Care centers have a $100 copay. All other participating urgent care centers continue to have a $50 copay. Read more here.
Update regarding the $15 co-pay for the GHI Senior Care Plan
EmblemHealth has suspended the $15 copay for certain services offered through the GHI Senior Care Plan due to ongoing litigation and pursuant to court order. Until further notice, there will be no $15 copay for the services listed below.
- Office visits (PCPs)
- Office visits (Specialists)
- Urgent Care
- Allergy Testing/Injections
- Chiropractic Services
- Podiatry (non-Routine)
- Cardiac Rehab
- Pulmonary Rehab
- Vision Care (Medicare-covered)
- PT, OT & Speech therapy
- Diagnostic lab/X-ray (including Hi Tech Imaging)
- Radiation therapy
- Outpatient - Mental Health
- Outpatient - Substance Use Disorder
City of New York retirees who are GHI Senior Care Plan subscribers are being mailed this letter about the change.
As more information becomes available, we will continue to update this page. Read more updates here.
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If you have questions, call the Customer Service number on your member ID card. A representative will be happy to help.
EmblemHealth offers special health programs for eligible members and a library of information on many health topics to help you take care of yourself. From weight loss to massage therapy, we’re here to make sure you get what you need at an affordable price.
Caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Visit our Mental Health page to learn more. If you need help right away, see our resources to get assistance now.
It’s not always easy recognizing that you or someone you care about needs help. Behavioral health or substance use issues can vary widely. From depression to anxiety to the misuse of alcohol, medication or other substances. What they all have in common is the ability to affect quality of life.
No matter what you or your family are dealing with, there are people who can help through the Emblem Behavioral Health Services Program.
Go to Find a Doctor and sign in to find doctors, counselors or facilities that offer the care services you or your family need.
Need to talk now? If you’re depressed or just need to talk to someone now:
- Call the Emblem Behavioral Health Program at 888-447-2526 to talk to someone.
- NYC Well is here to listen and help.
- Call: 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)
- Text: WELL to 65173
- Chat: nyc.gov/nycwell
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TTY: 800-799-4889).
For information and instructions on submitting claims, visit our Mental Health Claims page.
A flu shot is the best way to protect yourself, your community, and your loved ones from catching this highly contagious virus each season.
Keep yourself, your family and your community healthy by getting your flu shot today.
Go to any one of our 30+ AdvantageCare Physicians offices, a participating pharmacy, or an in-network doctor’s office.
EmblemHealth covers you for medicines used to treat substance-use disorders. This includes medicines usually prescribed for opioid addiction and dependence. These medicines, along with counseling and behavioral therapies, can successfully treat these disorders and help with recovery.
View more information about your opioid abuse treatment benefits.
Teladoc is now available to City of New York GHI CBP, VIP Premier, and VIP Rx Carve Out plan members.
It is an easy, convenient way to access doctors for treatment of non-emergency conditions like a cold, allergies, skin problems, respiratory infections, or bronchitis.
If you need care now, are traveling out of town, or are considering going to the Emergency Room (ER) or Urgent Care for a non-emergency issue, Teladoc doctors may be able help right away.
- GHI CBP and VIP Premier - All Teladoc visits have a $10 copay.
Go to teladoc.com/emblemhealth or call 800-Teladoc (800-835-2362) (TTY: 711) to set up your account.
The City and its unions have partnered with Best Doctors, an expert medical review service, to provide eligible employees and dependents covered under the EmblemHealth GHI CBP plan a free medical review of their cancer diagnosis from world-renowned oncologists. The carefully selected Best Doctors experts will also gain insight from the artificial intelligence tools from IBM Watson Health.
These tools provide comprehensive details on treatment options and can be used to match you to available clinical trials based on your unique case details. When there is no room for error, take advantage of your Best Doctors expert medical review benefit.
The Best Doctors medical review program is provided directly by or through the City of New York and its unions. It is not underwritten, administered, or offered by EmblemHealth.
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AdvantageCare Physicians
AdvantageCare Physicians are the newest addition to the EmblemHealth family and are now one of the largest primary and specialty care practices in New York City. With 37 locations throughout New York City and Long Island, you can find a convenient location near home or work.
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Neighborhood Care
Our Customer Care Navigators and Social Worker Case Managers are passionate about the communities in which they live and work. They offer one-on-one customer service and free, personalized health and wellness support.